It's In My Closet (outfit inspiration) + Guess what I found?

This outfit was inspired by a Penny Pincher Fashion post here.   When I saw it I realized I had a gray graphic long sleeved t-shirt in my closet that I'd not yet worn...and pair of pants I have only worn once that I could use to replicate this outfit.  I liked the idea of mixing a very casual top with a slightly dressier bottom.  So here is the recreation I came up with for myself.

  I wore this to the grocery store and on errands so I also brought along a black blazer for warmth while shopping.

 I just love this t-shirt.  I have a very hard time resisting these at only a couple of dollars or so.

 I chose earrings that have the same teal green color as the flecks in the top.

Remember those sandals I thrifted the other day in 3 different colors...the Naturalizers I wore and talked about here?  I had mentioned that I wished they had them in black as well.  I was so lucky to find them in 3 colors at one time though and I was very happy with that.
Well....I stopped at Goodwill on my way to work on Friday and found them in black!!  I was thrilled!  I couldn't believe they had them in the exact style and the color I wanted and for only $6.99.  Whoo hoo!  (I have a similar style shoe also in red, navy, gold, and a burberry pattern.  Yes, it's a favorite.)

They're not anything fancy or exceptionally pretty, but they are perfect for a lot of my outfits.  Comfort is a major factor for working all day and these pass that test beautifully.

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Thrifted Items:

Pants $4.20 Worthington (Value Village)

Floral Sequined T-Shirt $3 Sonoma (Value Village)

Purse $8 Fossil (Value Village)

Sandals $6.99 Naturalizer (Goodwill)
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Dinner:  Cheese Tortellini, Salad

Wanna Peek Inside My Closet?

I love seeing into other people's closets, how they organize, etc.  I thought I'd show you how I'm starting out in our new digs.  I need to re-organize a bit and move things from closet to closet according to what I wear most, but this is how I've thrown it together so far to make room for all my stuff.  It's nothing elegant, but it works for me.
I donated tons of things and it's still tight....but I did fit it in somehow.
(You may click on each photo to enlarge if you wish.)
  
The top photo shows some hanging jewelry behind the door in the second bedroom.  This is my dressing and computer room.

More hanging jewelry and a double sided hanger with pockets.
 Additional misc jewelry on top of dresser.

An over the door shoe holder is filled with rolled, thicker scarves.  I had plastic snap shower rings that I purchased from Target for about $1 or so for a pack of 12.  I strung them together, hung from over door hooks from shoe pockets, and looped scarves through each ring.  I like to be able to see them at a glance.
Two tall bookcases hold shoes and some folded sweaters.  I have 3 boxes full of sandals and flip flops on the floor.  I will switch out some of my winter shoes on the shelves for my sandals when the weather warms up a bit more.

A bookshelf holds the purses I use most often.  In the large dresser I have folded t-shirts, tank tops, folded jeans, and lingerie.

The closet in the second bedroom will hold more frequently worn items, upcoming pre-planned outfits, and boxes with more purses and scarves.

My closet in the master bedroom contains hanging clothes, rarely worn shoes, plastic storage container drawers with summer pajamas, sweat suits, etc.  I have another larger 3 tiered plastic drawer set in the second bedroom next to the dresser (well, actually in front of the folded up treadmill) that holds more pajamas, more folded t-shirts, and a few sweaters.

I'm going to work on thinning out my shoes and clothing more.  I thought I had done such a good job of it before we moved in order to fit everything into our smaller space, but I can see I still have room for improvement.  It will take some time though.  I'm definitely curtailing my thrifting from here on out also.  
So, there you have it.  A peek into my wardrobe storage.
What are your favorite ways you've found to organize your wardrobe?

It's In My Closet: Imitating the Look - Black, Caramel, Leopard

The inspiration photo for this outfit.

(I am so bad about forgetting to copy links to give credit.  I quickly copied the photo because I new I wanted to recreate this outfit, but forgot to notate where it came from.  Please notify me if this is your outfit creation and I will gladly credit you.)

I'm linking up with Visible Monday here. 

Thrifted Items:

Black Jeans $2.50 Gloria Vanderbilt

Sweater .99 cents Sag Harbor

Shawl (worn as scarf) 

Black Leather Purse $8 Fossil

Leopard Flats $6.99 Bandolino 

It's In My Closet: Re-Creating The Look

I'm re-creating the above outfit from Dreaming in Cashmere.  Since I picked up this army green jacket a couple of months or so ago for only $2 and had it hanging in my closet I thought I'd give it a try.

 

Thrifted Items:

Jeans $2 Sonoma Lifestyle

Red Striped Top $3.99 Liz Claiborne

Men's Red Plaid Button Down $2.99 Land's End

Military Green Hooded Jacket $2 Democracy

Purse $5.99 Liz Claiborne

Red Leather Flats $6.99 Partners

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Long Gold/Pearl Necklace $4.99 = Forever 21

It's In My Closet: Imitating the Look - Chambray w/ Blazer

I had fun imitating the look the other day, so I'm going to try it again.
I found this inspiration on the blog See Jane.   I immediately knew I had pieces that could work for putting together a similar outfit.  Below is Anna Jane's version and then mine.

Thrifted Items:  Black jeans $9.99 Liz Claiborne, chambray button down $7 Banana Republic, blazer $6.99 Ralph Lauren, bracelets, necklace, purse $5.99 Liz Claiborne, leopard flats $6.99 Bandolino.

It's In My Closet: Imitating the Look

I stole this look right off the runway.  Why?  Just because I could.  I had all the pieces and felt like going for it.

This is a somewhat out of my comfort zone, but I felt like being a bit wacky today, so I tried some new poses also.
The top half of this outfit is just fine.  It's the bottom half that feels odd and out of place on me.
(Note: I did not wear this out of the house.)

I honestly wasn't even going to get dressed today.  I was just going to lounge around and get a shower and wash my hair after while.  See what blogging does to you?  You end up wearing high water pants with no socks and stand in awkward positions while looking comical. haha

Thrifted Items:  Gray t-shirt, rust cardigan $2.80 Cranbrook, scarf, orange purse $8 Nine West, booties $6.99 Franco Sarto.